B00STDZ Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 That is what the bracket will look like if you machine the front of the ears and use a rotor with a hat that has little offset. Oh yeah, and the thick area bolts to the stock newly machined ears and the thin part gets the caliper bolted to it. Joe Little offset are you referring to using pentagon hubs bolting the rotor behind the hub or slip on rotor such as the 350z track rotor that moves the caliper close to the wheel rim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rags Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Slip on rotor such as the 350z track rotor that moves the caliper close to the wheel rim. I am using MM 5 lug hubs with the 3/4 offset and have a G35 with Brembo's. This weekend I'll pull a rotor and slip it over the MM hub to see how much adapter bracket is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B00STDZ Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 Also want to say the 370z stock brakes are HUGE. But expensive right now... maybe in like 10 years will get cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figgy Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 OP just out of curiosity...why did you opt to convert to five lug? Was it for a wider range of wheel choices? 300Zx brakes on the s30 have always interested me. Although if I do decide to make the plunge I would like to maintain my 4 lug wheel pattern. Hopefully similar to rock autos Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B00STDZ Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 (edited) If you use the massive 350z track rotors you have to convert to 5 lug.(a good 1"+ bigger in diameter than z32 brakes/like 1.5"+bigger than z31 brakes)Also on the rear your going to have a hard time finding a 4 lug rotor thats vented enough(thick enough) for the z32 rear caliper to clamp. More brake rotor options, not only that but more wheel options as well. Edited April 23, 2011 by B00STDZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B00STDZ Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 Also want to say. The Iron late model calipers are more desirable, pretty sure they said somewhere that they are more resistant to fade than the aluminum ones. Even though the aluminum ones are lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B00STDZ Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 (edited) Its really all about setup. Remember converting to 350z track rotors you have to run at least a 17" rim. Also must select a proper rim(usually low offset) that will clear the brake caliper which is scooted close to the rim. If you want to run smaller rims big brake rotors probably arent for you. Edited April 23, 2011 by B00STDZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B00STDZ Posted April 24, 2011 Author Share Posted April 24, 2011 (edited) Some pictures of z32 calipers w/ rims. Notice how close the caliper is to the rim. I think it looks really good, some might not like that. ^That is the late model iron caliper off of the 93-96 the two pistons take a more distinct mold on the caliper. z32 brake rotor vs 350z track rotor ^That is the early Aluminum caliper off of the 91-93 early Edited April 24, 2011 by B00STDZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfer.tech Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 ^ those pics of the Z32 calipers is on your S30? doesnt look like it. I've been thinking about this swap. seems interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B00STDZ Posted April 24, 2011 Author Share Posted April 24, 2011 ^ those pics of the Z32 calipers is on your S30? doesnt look like it. I've been thinking about this swap. seems interesting. Nope on a 240sx. The caliper fitment will be the same though, how it is close to the rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfer.tech Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 I love the idea. Oem parts are always a good option. However, not to sound ignorant but do you think that with all the parts and labour you have collected it would have been cheaper To go with something like the wilwood kit from azc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rags Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 How does $1200 for 14" OEM sound? http://www.czp.us/cart/images/2898l.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B00STDZ Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 Haha with that brake setup you would have to run AT LEAST an 18" rim. Better fit with a set of 19's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B00STDZ Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 I love the idea. Oem parts are always a good option. However, not to sound ignorant but do you think that with all the parts and labour you have collected it would have been cheaper To go with something like the wilwood kit from azc? I havent asked for a quote on how much it would be to make a bracket. But say $400 middle of the row rotors, $200 labor/materials for the bracket... that would be $600 for me and I already have calipers for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rags Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Haha with that brake setup you would have to run AT LEAST an 18" rim. Better fit with a set of 19's. You mean like these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfer.tech Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I havent asked for a quote on how much it would be to make a bracket. But say $400 middle of the row rotors, $200 labor/materials for the bracket... that would be $600 for me and I already have calipers for free. yea. just food for thought on people who think about rear disk conversions. kits like the MSA or MM come in about 700 with calipers. thats where the wilwoods start as well. the only offset with the wilwoods is that you would have to upgrade the fronts as well. I am inbetween on both. I love OEM becuase of availability but price wise, wilwoods look nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OniZ Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I'm pretty sure you have to run a 17 or more rim to fit the Wilwood brake package. I know not many z guys/girls want to increase the rim size that much. And on the plus side when you need to replace a damaged or wornout caliper you can pick up a reman from the parts shop for under $100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa721 Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 the guy at Arizona Z Car told me I could run 16's if I got the 12inch rotor but I need 17's for the 13inch and above rotor.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfer.tech Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I'm pretty sure you have to run a 17 or more rim to fit the Wilwood brake package. I know not many z guys/girls want to increase the rim size that much. And on the plus side when you need to replace a damaged or wornout caliper you can pick up a reman from the parts shop for under $100. no you can run 16's. need 13.75 inches for the inner diameter. People who do the MM or MSA rear disk conversion spend around 700 with the full fit which is similar pricing to the wilwoods. But the wilwoods will outperform the others. You are right about availability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa721 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 (edited) any one know wer to get drilled through or slotted replacement rotors for the s30? Edited May 5, 2011 by papa721 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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